Malaysia Seizes Illegal E-Waste and Processing Equipment Worth RM2.57 Million

Published: Jul 20, 2026 09:54

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Malaysia’s marine police seized various e-waste materials and processing equipment worth around RM2.57 million at a factory in Selangor. The case highlights continued enforcement pressure on illegal e-waste processing in Malaysia, which could affect regional flows of copper-bearing electronic scrap.

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